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Succinycholine vs. Rocuronium for Pediatric RSI
Written by Aaron Lacy Spoon Feed In this retrospective, database-propensity-matched study, children in the ED who underwent rapid sequence intubation (RSI) with succinylcholine had a lower rate of death compared to rocuronium. Sux ≠ Sucks and Roc ≠ Rocks In case you haven’t heard, pediatric airways are a big deal. While extensively
Chest Pain in Females – What Are We Missing?
Written by Ketan Patel Spoon Feed Despite being well documented, females with chest pain continue to suffer from misdiagnosis and later presentation, receive fewer guideline-directed therapies and invasive procedures, and have worse short- and long-term cardiovascular outcomes compared to males. High stakes: sex-specific pitfalls in women with chest pain This
ECG Teaching Cases: Baclofen- The Supreme Jerk
ECG Teaching Cases Mar 25, 2026 “Hey, Doc, can you pick up the phone? There’s a call for you on line 2,” you hear Shannon, your charge nurse, call out. “Uhhh? Sure? Who’s calling?” you ask her. “It’s the 9-1-1 center, Doc. They just got a strange call and wanted
PODCAST: Cardiac Arrest Update: Beyond the 2025 Guidelines Part 1: CPR, Defibrillation and Ventilation
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Podcast: Play in new window | Download“This learning material is sourced from Emergency Medicine Cases and has been published here with permission as per Creative Commons copyright.” Cardiac arrest care has always been about the fundamentals—high-quality CPR, timely defibrillation, and effective ventilation. But as our guest experts Dr. Sheldon Cheskes and Dr. Rob
Efficacy of modified versus standard Valsalva maneuvers on clinical outcomes and satisfaction of children with paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia: randomized control trial
Nagwa Ramadan Esmail Magor 1, Seham Eid Hashem Elhalafawy 2, Samar Eldesoky Mohamed Ads 1, Mohamed Elsayed Abdelfattah 3, Sahar Wasfy Mahmoud Melika 4 Affiliations Expand Abstract. Introduction: Valsalva maneuvers are the initial line in management of paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia in hemodynamically stable children. This study aimed to compare the efficacy of modified versus standard Valsalva maneuvers on the clinical outcomes
Does Helicopter EMS Save More Lives in Trauma?
Written by Michael Stocker Trauma patients attended to by helicopter EMS (HEMS) survived more often than predicted by national risk models, with the greatest gains among moderately severe injuries. Prehospital emergency anaesthesia (PHEA—basically rapid sequence intubation) was independently associated with improved survival. Elevating outcomes in trauma transport Determining which transport
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73 | SCENARIO | Airway Obstruction: Recognition, Strategy, and Clinical Excellence” Episode notes Airway obstruction is one of the most time-critical emergencies in EMS—where seconds matter and hesitation isn’t an option. In this episode, we break down how to recognize obstruction early, manage it effectively, and approach every airway with a clear, structured plan. From basic interventions to advanced
Cold Limbs and Wet Lungs, Not a great combination
ECG Teaching Cases Mar 18, 2026 ***This is a case that I found particularly challenging. Joining me today to discuss the diagnosis and management of cardiogenic shock is my friend and mentor, Dr. Brit Long. Dr. Long is a professor of emergency medicine at the University of Virginia and an
